Virtuoso organist Stephen Tharp

Celebrated organist to perform at Illinois College
As part of its Fine Arts Series, Illinois College welcomes back virtuoso organist Stephen Tharp to give a lively performance at Rammelkamp Chapel on Friday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

A magna cum laude graduate of Illinois College’s music program in 1992, Tharp has been described as “one of the most brilliant concert organists around these days” by Dallas Morning News and “the best organist in America” by The Diapason magazine.

Tharp has become a consummate musician, renowned for his insightful and exciting performances. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and was the official organist for the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to New York in 2008. He was also awarded the International Performer of the Year in 2011 by the New York City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Individual tickets for the Illinois College Fine Arts Series are $15 each and season tickets are available for $70 each. Students of all ages receive free admission. Tickets are available for purchase in advance by phone at 217.245.3260 or at the door.

For a complete listing of Fine Arts Series concerts visit www.ic.edu/fas.